History:

The gotras associated with this surname are aatreya, dadhich, dadich, daksha, dakshinamurthi, kasyapa, mahadeva and somakula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, kedarnath dev of khed and venkateshwara.

Description:

The surname Somashekhar is fairly common in India, especially in southern states like Karnataka. The religion associated with SOMASHEKHAR surname is hinduism. The communities associated with this surname are brahmin and lingayat. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is kannada.
The name comes from "Soma," which means moon, and "Shekhar," which means crest or head. This is often linked to Lord Shiva, who is usually shown with a crescent moon on his head. Because of this, people with this surname are often devotees of Shiva.

These communities often include Lingayats and different Brahmin sub-castes in Karnataka.

The surname Somashekhar, which is common in India, especially among people of South Indian descent, is connected to the languages spoken in those areas. Kannada and Telugu are often associated with people who have this surname, reflecting the linguistic heritage of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, respectively. However, because India has such a diverse range of languages, some families may also speak Marathi. English is also commonly used, particularly in cities and among educated people, often alongside regional languages. The specific languages spoken depend on family history, migration patterns, and where they currently live, both inside and outside India.

The surname Somashekar has several variations, including Somashekhara, Somashekharen, Somashekarappa, Somshekar, Somshekhar, Somshekhara, Somasekhar, Somasekhara, Somasekharen, Somasekar, Soumashekhar, Soumashekar, Soumasekhar, Soumasekhara, and Chumashaker.